Category: Healthcare Facts
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The Science of Love: How our bodies help determine attraction and commitment
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We’re taking a look at the biological processes that help us fall in love (actually), including hormones, pheromones, and how our senses help us decide who we’re attracted to.
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The Past, Present, and Bright Future of Women in Healthcare
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Learn more about the pioneering women in medicine, their impact on healthcare, challenges faced, and the ongoing push for gender equality and leadership roles.
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Setting Yourself Up for Success: Study Strategies, Healthy Habits, and Meeting Mentors
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Explore key strategies for medical students to enhance learning, maintain wellness, and leverage mentorship for academic and professional success from SDN’s Laura Turner.
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Strange Medicine: Spooky, Weird, and Dark Tales from Medical History
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Dive into the fascinating world of medical history with strange procedures, unusual terms, and the impact of folklore on healthcare practices.
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A Lighthearted History of Doctors’ Day
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Doctors’ Day is today, March 30! There’s never been a better time to celebrate the hard work, dedication and selflessness of doctors—and all health professionals, for that matter—around the world. Today, in honor of physicians and clinicians everywhere, let’s take a moment to look back at the (somewhat humorous) history…
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Oxytocin: The Reason We Fall in Love
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Discover the fascinating science behind love and bonding, and learn how this powerful hormone impacts our lives, from childbirth to everyday interactions. Understanding the effects of oxytocin can help us appreciate the complexities of love—because, like many relationships, it’s complicated!
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The Flu Vaccine, Explained
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It’s flu season! Here’s a quick primer from Osmosis on all things related to the flu season: what influenza is and how it spreads, and why you should get vaccinated if you haven’t already. What is the flu? Influenza, or simply the flu, is caused by the influenza virus. Almost everyone has…
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What Clinics and Organizations do to Protect Medical Information
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There are many laws that are meant to protect patients and their information. Not everyone really understands the laws, protocols, and regulations that clinics use. It can range from a doctor or nurse refusing to disclose patient information to the technology that clinics implement protections. There are laws that doctors’ offices and…
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Period Poverty: The Belittling of a Basic Need
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Explore how period poverty affects millions globally and the vital efforts by AMWA and Generation Flow to raise awareness and promote menstrual equity.